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Hand Surgery

Okechukwu E. Nwoko, MD

Works at hospitals in Goldsboro, NC · Raleigh, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Okechukwu E. Nwoko, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Goldsboro, NC and Raleigh, NC. NPI 1649435645. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Okechukwu E. Nwoko, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
21Years since medical school (graduated 2005)
Temple University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Legacy Healthcare Services IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Okechukwu E. Nwoko work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Okechukwu E. Nwoko at 2 hospitals: UNC Health Care Wayne and Wakemed, Raleigh Campus. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Okechukwu E. Nwoko see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Okechukwu E. Nwoko's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Okechukwu E. Nwoko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Okechukwu E. Nwoko accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Okechukwu E. Nwoko?
(919) 419-9600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Okechukwu E. Nwoko's NPI number?
1649435645. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Okechukwu E. Nwoko works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Okechukwu E. Nwoko at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Okechukwu E. Nwoko is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Okechukwu E. Nwoko as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
  • WakeMed Specialists Group LLC876 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649435645
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians